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Bell accounts for 416 yards, 5 touchdowns to lead Eastern Washington past Western Illinois 52-31
Nate Bell accounted for 416 total yards and 5 touchdowns, leading Eastern Washington's offense which amassed 597 total yards against Western Illinois.
- Eastern Washington Eagles defeated Western Illinois 52-31 at Roos Field in Cheney on Saturday night with Nate Bell leading the offense.
- The Eagles reversed a previous pattern of giving up explosive plays by emphasizing intentional defense and limiting big gains.
- Bell passed for 272 yards, ran for 144 yards with three rushing touchdowns, and completed key plays including a 52-yard pass to Cronquist.
- Bell acknowledged the limited playbook for certain situations saying, "Not many," while head coach Aaron Best credited a reversing play for energizing the team.
- The victory improved the Eagles' record to 1-3 and suggests their offense can overcome earlier struggles when avoiding large defensive breakdowns.
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Bell accounts for 416 yards, 5 touchdowns to lead Eastern Washington past Western Illinois 52-31
Nate Bell threw for 272 yards and two scores and ran for 144 with three more touchdowns and Eastern Washington raced past Western Illinois 52-31.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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